Game Time: Purdue hopes to avoid the trap game

Game Facts Opponent: Penn State (8-12, 0-8) Time: 3:00 PM TV: BTN Opponent Blog: Black Shoe Diaries NCAA BasketballToday's game against the Nittany Lions has the classic makings of a trap game.While it's clear that Purdue has just about every advantage in this game as a team, Penn State is capable of punishing Purdue if they fall asleep. (see last 10 minutes of Purdue vs. Michian).With MSU on Purdue's horizon, it's hard to believe that the game is not somewhere in the back of the team's mind.With junior Taylor Battle controlling the ball, Penn State is capable of taking advantage of any weaknesses Purdue will show. Having one of the best seasons to date, Battle is averaging 19.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists in 36.1 minutes. Purdue has had a lot of difficulty stopping the dribble...

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